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Why this is Exactly the Right Time for Your Small Business

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You are a small business owner. You work hard. You manage and promote your businesses as you strive to succeed and a make difference in your finances. We know it’s a tough grind and that there are plenty of obstacles in your way. Covid-19 is just the latest in a long line of hurdles. The pandemic has touched every aspect of our lives and it is reminding us of how interconnected we all and how our actions can significantly impact those around us, as we find ourselves adapting to a new normal. How we respond to new demands, how we support each other through crisis, how we modify our ways of doing business and how we revise the ways in which we interact with both our business partners and our customers, all of these new interactions are shaping our new small business plans.

How we respond to new demands Things are not the same. Living and working through a pandemic is something new for all of us. The economy is being artificial supported by the federal government and showing no real signs of recovery. Economists and experts agree that the economy won’t really start to recover until there is a cure for the Coronavirus. The new world we find ourselves in can NOT be responded to in the same ways we are used to. We must search for new ways to respond to the new demands a of socially distant world. Gone are the days of face to face marketing and meetings in coffee shops. The Zoom call and other online interactions have replaced the time honored tactics of the most successful sales representatives and entrepreneurs. Today, small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. To do that, they need to be creative. Lucky for you, your business is already online. You have a link to your company website, a place where you can send people that want what you’ve got. You’re used telling people face to face how to get there. Now, for your business to survive, you will have to look for ways to tell them online.

  • Directories: Like FindSalesRep, Manta, Yelp and others
  • Advertisements: Google is the leader, but there are literally millions of places to buy ads
  • Social Media Marketing: There are a lot, but you will have the most success using Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook
  • Blog: Share ideas and products that can help others relieve some of the stress. Help people adapt to the new way of life that we are all facing and make life a little easier for others.

How we support each other through crisis There’s no denying how difficult these times are. Stress, hardship, uncertainty all require a response that is both empathetic and compassionate. In your business, you are a leader. Leaders need to look for ways to identify with the feelings, thoughts and attitudes of their customers, their teams, their employees and their business partners. Show that you, through your business have feelings of deep sympathy and sorrow for others who are stricken by misfortune. Show them that you have a strong desire to alleviate their suffering.

  • For your customers: Identify strategies that they can use today to combat there problems. Can your business offer a solution, some support or comfort?
  • For your Team or employees: How can you directly help them today? Can you call  or connect with them to identify what they need

How we modify our ways of doing business In these times especially, we are constantly reminded how one person’s action can impact the life of another. Just think about how big your reach can be and then work with others to make it even bigger.  Collaborate with your business partners to change how you do your business. Start work together to use your joint interests to become something bigger than you are apart. There are many types of business partnerships to consider. Businesses with different basic interests can partner together to share content or customers. The benefit of this type of collaboration is to reduce worry about competition. A great example is to host an online party. Invite 10 reps from different, non similar companies to host. In order to qualify as a host each must bring 2 reps with them to the party.  That’s 30 people at one event and a fun party! This idea also works for training events, swapping sprees, swag bag exchanges and basket giveaways, all of which can be done completely online. The swapping spree, swag bag exchange and gift basket giveaways can be run a little differently. They offer you and you business partners ways to share revenue.  If this sounds too confusing or too difficult, it’s not. In fact, chances are you are already a part of a revenue sharing partnership. If you or your business are an affiliate, consultant, representative or ambassador of any brands where you earn a percentage of the sale, that’s a revenue partnership. 😉 You can get creative with all of these types of partnership.

How we revise the ways in which we interact with both our business partners and our customers.  Meaningful interactions begin with kinder leaders. If you think back to the most impactful mentors you have had either professionally or unofficially, you will instantly remember their kindness toward you. They made time for you and they connected with you. Now, during this time of so much anxiety and suffering, you could take advantage of the moment  and seize the opportunity and become a more empathetic leader. Reach out and check in on your customers, teammates, employees and business partners. Treat them like friends and family.

These new interactions are shaping your new small business plan. Kindness is contagious and good for business.  Show genuine gratitude and interest in the concerns of others. Public display recognition and affection. Putting them first will have an mediate positive effect on your business. These small but meaningful gestures will create lasting connections of goodwill and mutual prosperity.

Take the extra time that you have during this imposed down time that we are all being forced to take and find new ways to make people happy!

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Do Something You Love

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We all have products or services that we LOVE. Maybe you love fashion, fitness, home decor or gourmet meals. Whatever it is, you love it so much that you share it with every one you meet and that passion has turned into a business.

Now you get to do what you love and make money at the same time. You are one of the luck few and you get to make your own rules!

But… we are living in crazy times. Everything has been upended because of Covid-19. Today, many of us are staying at home. Maybe that could be good for your home based business.

Question: How can you take a passion and build a business from home?

Answer: Tell the world about what you love.

Most companies provide their reps with a website. That’s the funnel where you want to ultimately send the people that are interested in what you’ve got, but you’ll need a bigger funnel to get them there. There are many ways to share your knowledge with the world and more is definitely better. Maybe you have a facebook page or a email list, but that is NOT enough. It’s time to start that youtube channel, a Pinterest post and maybe a blog that you’ve been thinking about, any place where you can share your unique story.

When you’re doing something you love, your story comes naturally.

Starting your business probably wasn’t your plan when you first joined the company you represent, but when you believe in something and you know it well, it’s easy to love doing it!  Look for new ways to stand out and share your story with the world. That’s exactly what everyone who has made it did, and they started just like you with something they felt passionate about and a story. You can too, if you don’t know where to start watch them, look at what they are doing and then build from their ideas and make something of your own.

One of favorite reps that ‘has made it’ is Diane Drayer ~ Scentsy Consultant in Branson, Missouri.

In 2010, Diane was honored to receive the Shining Star Award. This prestigious award is given to only one Scentsy Consultant a year and is based on the recommendations of their Scentsy peers.

Today, Diane is still loving and sharing Scentsy Wickless Candles. Check out Diane’s FindSalesRep.com NationWide Listing at https://www.findsalesrep.com/users/5764

What Will You Post On Your Soap Box?

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How’s business? Sometimes, in the summer, sales for Direct Sales Reps start to slump and during a pandemic it can get even harder. So, today, your FindSalesRep Support Team was racking their brains, trying to figure out what people are spending their money on during this summer besides masks, toilet paper and outdoor things to keep their families entertained.

Browsing pinterest told us that people are spending a lot of time and money looking at kitchen, food and diet stuff  https://www.pinterest.com/topics/popular  Does your company have products that can help people take care of themselves, feed their families and maximise their health?  If so, it’s time to POST to Your FindSalesRep WALL!

Where’s Your WALL? YOUR FSR WALL is YOURS and you should Login to Your Listing at FindSalesRep.com and look for the “Post to Your Wall” link. Your post will be shown on our home page, plus we pin your posts to our Pinterest “FindSalesRep Wall Posts” board.

When you post to your wall, we’ll pin your post to our popular Pinterest board. Some posts have become wildly successful. For example, over the past few months this post about Men’s hair care has been seen 9,600 times, been viewed close up 436 times, saved 12 times and people have clicked on the link 26 times! Google and other search engines typically charge dollars per click for targeted clicks like this. Posting to your wall is more than worth your time!

pinterest example

Yup, go now. Post often using words and pictures that people will be looking for when they need what you’ve got and then… Get Found.
post on your soap box

Consider it your own personal soap box. A place where you can share EVERYTHING you love about your company and the products you can’t live without. Yup, it’s all about you and it can help you Get Found.

Listings with more wall posts get more visitors and thus have the potential to make you more sales. So, start now, adding Pictures, Descriptions and KEYWORDS to YOUR FSR WALL!  On Your Wall, let people know what you have in stock, about new products or about sales or special offers. Tell them what they need to know about you, your company and your products by using keywords that will lead them straight to you.  Then, show them before and after photos or pictures from a new catalogue. Pictures say a thousand words. Share them!

What do you want to share with the World?  Here are some ideas:

  • Post about your favorite products.
  • New product images with descriptions of the products benefits, or why you like the product.
  • Updates about your company’s business opportunity and compensation plan.
  • Inspirational quotes and images.
  • Product and Opportunity Videos (use the “Link” button to post YouTube video links).
  • Business Tips for Other Network Marketers
  • Links to any Articles you’ve written, or articles you like.
  • Pictures of you using your favorite products.

THEN… if you want to take it to the next level, here’s a great tip. Once you make a post, you can click to view just that post. Then… click the Pinterest share button – that way you get exposure on Pinterest and Pinterest also links back to your posting on your FindSalesRep Wall! So really, this is a Twofer Tip and can help you Get Found!

You can also share the same link on Facebook, twitter, etc. This is great because it gives you one place to link to from all of your social networks (so you can post once, and share everywhere). 

This is also a great time to Log in at http://www.findsalesrep.com/user/login and add your Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc. links and any other info.  More is definitely better when it comes to information on your FindSalesRep.com profile 🙂

So… If you have  Featured Listing on FindSalesRep.com now is the time to login to your listing and start posting to “Your FindSalesRep Wall”.  

To post to your wall, just log in, view your listing, and click the link to add a new post. Please note that you need a Featured Citywide, Statewide, Regional or Nationwide Listing to post to your wall. Basic Listings are pretty Basic and don’t have walls.

If you need to add, renew or upgrade your listing you can save up to 50% by checking out the FindSalesRep sales page. These sales will be ending soon, so now is the time to Get You Found.

P.s. Don’t forget, you can earn 50% commissions as a FindSalesRep Independent Consultant. That’s up to $299 per sale. Learn more at http://consultant.findsalesrep.com

It’s like This Was Written For You

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Grab a pen and a piece of paper for notes and go to The Life-Changing Magic Of Words: 5 Reasons You Need To Think Like A Copywriter

Yesterday, Jill Griffin, influencer and master leadership trainer, published an interview with Tamsin Henderson on Forbes. Tamsin Henderson is the creator of the #1 best-selling copy writing course on Udemy, the world’s largest online learning platform. 

She helps entrepreneurs give their ideas the best possible chance of success, wherever they are writing and sharing their ideas and products. 

“Tamsin’s simple, down-to-earth approach proves that anyone can overcome their fear of writing, and see results.” 

You will probably want to talk about what you learn. So, post in the comments. What tip will help you most with your business?

 

Let Us Help You GROW Your Small Business

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If you are a Direct Sales Rep, let us help you grow your business.
Reply in comments with the following info and we will work to get the word out about you, your business and your favorite products.
1. Introduce yourself:
What is your name?
Where are you from
What Company do you represent?
What is your business website address?
2. Let us know how growing your business will help you, your family and those that you love.
3. Tell us about products that you recommend and/or and sales, coupons or special offers you offer.
We sincerely thank all Direct Sales Reps and we want to support the community during these crazy time. Let’s Get YOU Found!
THANK YOU!

FTC Sent Warning Letters to Multi-Level Marketers

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You LOVE your company. Their products have changed your life and you want to tell the wold your story. Telling your story comes naturally, because it’s your story. It’ a gathering of details that you actually experience. You are encouraged to share those experiences with the people in your lives. You share them by world of mouth, and sometime that means in print. You’re a great marketer, so your posting to you facebook page(s), your twitter account, your Instagram, Pintrest, Whatsapp, Skype, Zoom and a million other places on your computer, phone and tablet. Your company encourages you to share your story.

RIGHT?

Maybe.

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission has sent out warning letters to many multi-level marketing companies. These MLM’s have been asked to remove and address claims about their products’ ability to treat or prevent coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) or about the earnings people who have recently lost income can make, or both. This is an ongoing efforts to protect consumers from COVID-19 scams.

The letters address specific claims made by the companies or their participants (YOU) in social media posts and videos posted online, including claims made in Spanish.

The warning letters include :

  • A Spanish-language social media post promoting Vivri USA, LLC that said, “Take care of your health, your body, avoid many diseases many viruses, since this virus and many others are here to stay, coronavirus, influenza, flu, we should nourish our cells, our immune systems, reinforce it with the best nutrition system in the world …”
  • A social media post that said, “#VIRUS_CORONA Worried? I’ve been boosting my immune system for several years with high-quality Plexus supplements. You can too! #Plexus provides excellent all-natural supplements that truly work. Be sensible –not fearful. Scientifically formulated & doctor-approved! Ask me!”
  • A video promoting The Juice Plus Company that said, “There are a lot of people out there who have lost income … You may want to build a side income, you know, make $500 a month, $1,000 a month or more. There’s no ceiling on this. It’s whatever you want it to be … What would you like this do to for you? … Maybe it could cover one of your bills, like a car payment. Or enjoy more time and financial freedom. I can tell you those are both possible at the same time because I’ve been living that for the past eight years, and it’s wonderful to be able to offer that to other people.”

Some of the FTC sent the letters are listed below. Not all of the letters are listed here. To find out if your company was sent a letter, please visit the FTC website.

Both Health and Earnings Claims:
Isagenix International LLC
The Juice Plus+ Company

Earnings Claims:
Melaleuca, Inc.

Health Claims:
Youngevity International, Inc. (this company was warned about claims in Spanish and English)
Vivri USA, LLC (this company was warned about Spanish-language claims)
Plexus Worldwide, LLC

 In these letters, alleging unsubstantiated claims, companies are warned to remove any all such claims from the internet. That includes any posts that their Independent Reps have made. That’s YOU and there are a lot YOU. 

What you are sharing with your friends, teams and the wold is really important, it’s your story, but is it endangering your company? Maybe…

When you state or assert that something is the case, you typically are defending your position with your own evidence, your story. But… according to the FTC you are making that claim without providing evidence or proof. This can put your company in jepardy.

How can you avoid getting yourself and your company in trouble?

It’s not a simple question to answer, we think that Thatcher Tech has the best advice you can find on the internet.  In NOVEMBER 20, 2019, they wrote a post called “DIRECT SELLING LAW 101: HOW TO KEEP THE REGULATORS HAPPY”. In this post, they’ve provided advise to help you navigate the current regulatory environment. We suggest you read the section of the article,  “What are some of the ways that distributors typically run afoul of FTC regulations?”

Let us know what you think.

 

 

Some People LOVE What They Do

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Do You Love What You Do?

Meet Steve Huang and Sherry Lung Nu Skin Distributors in Walnut, California

Hi! We are are Platinum Team Elite, Million Dollar Circle Members, Chief Ambassadors and most importantly just LOVE to help!! Our FAVORITE PRODUCTS INCLUDE: Anti Aging cream, weight loss supplements and our Natural Health supplements. Come learn more about us at our website www.SteveHuangSherryLung.com

Meet Leona VanGee a Norwex Consultant in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hi! HERE ARE SOME KEY REASONS I LOVE MY NORWEX CLEANING SUPPLIES

  1. NATURALLY ANTI-BACTERIAL: Most of their products (the “anti-bac” ones) are anti-bacterial from the tiny silver particles that are threaded into the fibers. Silver is a naturally antibacterial agent.The basic premise is that the incredible quality of the microfiber picks up even the tiniest particles and organisms when it’s wet,  ncluding germs, which are then rinsed down the drain when you rinse the cloth out. The cloth then disinfects itself naturally while it dries and awaits your next use. love not having to throw my kitchen cloth in the wash every time I use it.

2. MORE EFFECTIVE: Once I started using a norwex window cloth, I refused to use anything else on all of my stainless steel and glass. It’s absolutely incredible. I clean my stainless steel faucet with a regular ol’ cloth + homemade cleaning spray… and it’s clean (with more scrubbing), but full of streaks and smudgy spots. The Norwex window cloth makes it as shiny as when it was brand new. No kidding. And since shiny things are my favorite, the window cloth is my BFF. It does the same for mirrors and other glass. It impresses the heck right outta me.

3. SIMPLICITY AT ITS FINEST: Norwex products are completely free of harmful chemicals, yet you can use them with only water for maximum efficacy! In fact, soap can clog the fibers, so it’s recommended to stick with water. For More info Visit my Norwex website

Meet Scott McDermott a Nerium International Brand Partner in Ridge, New York

I joined Nerium after seeing the results of friends and family that had been using the product. After a few short weeks, I noticed dramatic changes in the lines, texture and overall appearance of my face. The fact that the products are ALL NATURAL, and it is a relatively new Company helped me realize that I could also have success in sharing these amazing products with others, while making extra money. More recently, I began using the EHT mind enhancement formula and realized better cognitive function within weeks. This has become my favorite product, and has changed my life.That’s why I am an Independent Brand Partner for Nerium International. Please visit my website: http://www.nerium.com/join/mcdermotts

Meet Monat Global Market Partner Andrea Korniak from DeMotte, Indiana

Hi my name is Andrea, I have been with Monat since their pre launch in September 2014. Since then Monat Global has quickly became a leader in North America’s hair care industry with Monat predicted to be the #1 leader in the entire industry! Not just in direct sales but the ENTIRE hair care industry and a billion dollar company in 2018. I’m a Licensed Cosmetologist and until January of 2017 I was a salon owner and spent MANY hours behind the chair, I am now 45 and completely retired from working behind the chair and salon business. I’ve seen what this AMAZING hair care line can do to restore health, vitality , and promote hair growth. Best part is, I get to work my Monat business full-time from home for a company with integrity and a generous compensation plan. You can order today on my Monat website

Meet Jennifer Marshall a Magnolia and Vine Style Consultant in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

I joined Magnolia & Vine in March of 2015 as a Junior Style Consultant! I fell in love with the product and knew in my heart that I had found my passion as well! This company has given me the chance to turn my initial “jewelry habit” into a blooming career, and I have enjoyed every single moment so far! Visit my Magnolia and Vine website

Do you LOVE your direct sales company? Do you have products that have changed your life? 

Login to your FSR Listing now and Share the LOVE on your FIndSalesRep Wall

Is Your Online Home Business Ready for the Holidays

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The time to start getting ready for the holiday season is here and shoppers are already looking for what you’ve got. These days EVERYONE is shopping online Will they find you?

Waiting too long to get your business found online, where everyone does their shopping, puts you at a severe disadvantage — you need to be ready to capitalize on the increased traffic that comes between Halloween and New Years. Shoppers are ready and willing to click that buy-now button, so let’s get your business ready for the fast-approaching holiday season.

1. Analyze your previous holiday-season

Where did the majority of your holiday traffic that lead to new customers come from last year? Was it email marketing, social media, or online advertising? For most, the answer will be online advertising and there’s no better way to get found online by customers in your area than FindSalesRep.com

2. Take advantage of holiday-specific opportunities

You will want to have several places where you can highlight new products, special offers, coupons and holiday sales, and it’s important to get them up NOW. Your FindSalesRep Wall is the perfect place to post this kind of info. And it will make easy to them share your unique products and sales to your social media pages and links.

3. Start sending out your holiday email-marketing

Chances are, your company’s replicated website talks all about you company and the itss best selling products, but it’s most likely pretty generic and doesn’t highlight what’s so great about you. Your FindSalesRep listing can serve as your ‘landing page’. It can be the link that you share that allows you to tell your new customers exactly what so great about you and why they should purchase from you. So this year, when you are sending out emails to your past, present and future clients, include a link to your FindSalesRep Listing, and make sure when they get there they know that that they will be able to find everything they are looking for and that you are the best rep to help them with all their holiday shopping needs.

TIP: In your “ABOUT INFO”, on your FindSalesRep.com Listing, include a link to your ‘company website’. Make it easy for them to shop with you. For example: “Hi my name is Jessica, I have been with my company for 4 y

ears. I love their products because they really work. I can help you get the lowest price on everything my company offers. Order onl

ine at (www.YourWebsiteLink Here) and if you have questions or need help email or call me at…”

Do you have any additional tips to share? If so, leave them in the comments below or on fb at https://www.facebook.com/findsalesrepgetfound/

If your listing has expired or if you are ready to upgrade and get found it more places, now is the perfect time. Let FindSalesRep.com help you get your business ready for the holiday season.

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Just purchase a new Annual Featured Listing at FindSalesRep.com and Save 30% 🙂

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Learn How to Stay in Positive Motion 

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6 Tips to Help You Stay in Positive Motion
1. Play to Win! – Do it all together!  Stay connected and talk often with the people on your direct Sales team.  That means your Upline, Downline and even people on the Sidelines. Also plug in to the Company calls and podcasts.  Playing with others will move you forward.
2. Set Goals and really try to reach them.  Keep track of your efforts.  Record ever step that you take.  
3. No negative conversations.  Shh. None!
4. Step UP! – Be accountable!  Find somebody that will check in on you and make sure that you are taking action.
5. Stay in Positive Motion!  Once you have achieved success, don’t stop.  Keep going and do it again
6. Don’t let the tough parts of the business slow you down.  If something falls apart.  Pick up the pieces and try something else.
 dream bigNumber six is where most people get stuck.  It’s easy to listen to the nay sayer when something bad happens.  Dream stealers are pretty powerful – if your willing to listen.  Dream Stealers are people that make you think that your dreams can not come true.  They make you question yourself and what you are doing.  You feel depleted after being around them for even a short amount of time.

 

Dream Believers are people that believe in you so much that they have dreams for you even before you have them for yourself. These people excite you and you learn new things just being around them a short amount of time.

So, what are the odds that any one of us will make our Dreams a Reality? Working from home sounds easy, but the reality is hours of time, hard work, persistence through adversity, and effort. It’s a lot of ups and downs.What makes people want to keep on with building their business? It could be the $ but for most of us it’s the reward and satisfaction of seeing people like ourselves, pull themselves up and achieve their dreams too! Living your dream means that you get to help others live their dreams!

 
Be a Dream Believer and watch your dreams come true!  May all Your Dreams come true!!!
AND…If your are not on a Team and would like more information about your Direct Sales Options please visit  www.FindSalesRep.com.  We’ve got reps from all the most popular companies that are ready to help yo DREAM BIG!